The Bavarians just keep winning, and Bruges are also a chanceless opponent in the Champions League. Teenager Lennart Karl makes his big appearance.
With his magic goal, he tore Arjen Robben out of his seat, and when he was substituted, the Allianz Arena rose to a standing ovation: Led by super-boy Lennart Karl, FC Bayern gave its coach Vincent Kompany the mandatory victory against his “favorite opponent” to extend his contract. The German record champions, who were in a great mood, easily defeated the Belgian cup winners Club Bruges 4-0 (3-0) and celebrated their twelfth success in the twelfth competitive game of the season.
“We’re working extremely well as a team at the moment, both forward and backward, that’s why it’s so much fun, and it’s fun for the spectators too,” said Aleksandar Pavlovic on “DAZN” – and then quickly turned to the young man of the evening: “He just has the balls, he proved that again today. He’s a great guy.”
Because young star Karl became the youngest German and Munich goalscorer in the premier class at the age of 17 years and 242 days (5th). He replaced Jamal Musiala. Goal guarantor Harry Kane (14th) with his 20th goal of the season, Luis Díaz (34th) and joker Nicolas Jackson (79th) also made Kompany celebrate until 2029 one day after his signature. It was a “special” game for the Belgian, as he said: He grew up at Bruges’ rivals RSC Anderlecht and started his coaching career there.
After successes over club world champions FC Chelsea (3:1) and outsiders FC Paphos (5:1), it was his team’s third win of the season in the premier class. However, there are real heavyweights waiting there in November: first defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (November 4th), then Premier League leaders Arsenal FC (November 26th), both away.
Wednesday evening began with discord. The visiting fans whistled at Kompany, the Bayern supporters in the south curve once again vented their displeasure about the Jerome Boateng case with a banner: “Against abuse of power and physical and psychological violence in relationships,” it said.
Joker Jackson ensures the final score
But Karl’s magic solo, including his left hammer in the right angle, quickly shifted the focus to sport. The teenager was a constant source of trouble. Whether on the right wing in conjunction with Michael Olise or as a number 10 – he repeatedly showed off his outstanding technical skills. Karl was substituted in the 69th minute (69th).
After taking the lead, Bayern remained greedy. First Aleksandar Pavlovic shot onto the post (10th), then Kane made it 2-0 on a pass from Konrad Laimer. The English striker scored for the first time in his career in the eighth game in a row.
Karl, who had rotated into the starting line-up for Jackson, missed the possible third goal (31st). This was set up by left-back Laimer Díaz, who hit the bottom edge of the crossbar via a “detour”. Just before half-time, Kane slammed the ball onto the post after a missed Díaz chance.
The guests tried to relieve the pressure with the really hard-working U21 vice-European champion Nicolò Tresoldi in attack, but Bayern’s pressure was too great for long stretches. In the second half, the record champions took things a little slower at times.
Kane denied the unmarked Karl a second goal when he preferred to shoot and miss (58′). Bruges’ Jorne Spileers saved from a Díaz shot on the line (76′) before Jackson increased from close range.